Preston Davis (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback |
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| Born: | March 10, 1962 Lubbock, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) |
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| High school: | Estacado (Lubbock) |
| College: | Baylor (1980–1983) |
| Undrafted: | 1984 |
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Preston Davis was born on March 10, 1962. He is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). Davis played for the Indianapolis Colts for three seasons. He also played college football at Baylor University.
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Early Life and College Football
Preston Davis was born in Lubbock, Texas. He went to Estacado High School in Lubbock.
Playing for the Baylor Bears
Davis played college football for the Baylor Bears. This team is part of Baylor University. He played from 1980 to 1983. He was a "letterman" for three years. This means he played well enough to earn a special award. In 1982, he caught three interceptions. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player.
Professional Football Career
After college, Preston Davis was not chosen in the 1984 NFL draft. This means he was "undrafted." However, he still got a chance to play.
Starting with the Patriots
Davis signed with the New England Patriots on July 6, 1984. But he was released by the team on August 27, 1984.
Playing for the Indianapolis Colts
Preston Davis then signed with the Indianapolis Colts. This happened on September 18, 1984. In his first year, 1984, he played in 12 games. He started eight of those games. He also made one interception.
In 1985, Davis started all 16 games for the Colts. He had two interceptions that year. He also recovered two fumbles. A fumble recovery is when a player picks up a ball that an opponent dropped. The Colts finished the 1985 season with five wins and eleven losses.
Davis played in eight games during the 1986 season. He was released by the Colts on October 29, 1986.
Time with the New Orleans Saints
Preston Davis signed with the New Orleans Saints on April 1, 1987. However, he was released by the team later that year. This happened on August 17, 1987.
